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Additional dollars for scholarships not coming next year
SGA bill co-author:
Administration did not seek alternative funding sources

Sarah Newell - Staff Writer

Student Government Association President Xan Harrington announced last week the dollar amount of Chancellor’s Scholarships will not increase despite senate-passed legislation requesting more and equal funding for the award.


Clubs | Organizations Beat

Black & Gold Elite Dancers gear up for national competition
Team’s preparation for competition began in February,
says advisor

Crystal Thompson - Staff Writer

After two months of planning and preparation, Appalachian State University’s Black and Gold Elite Dancers will head for national competition on March 31 in Daytona Beach, Fla.


Police Beat

Survey: Students split over drug, alcohol use

Becky DiVerniero - Staff Writer

The results of a recent online survey show a common misconception among students about alcohol and drug use on campus, said Dale Kirkley, coordinator of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program.

 

Faculty Senate Beat

Faculty follow lead of SGA, approve free speech motion
Legislation calls for expansion of free speech zone

Sean Oakley - Staff Writer

Faculty Senate approved a motion Monday calling for the establishment of the free speech zone to include the entire campus, while tabling the second half of the motion which included the distribution of printed materials.


Business Affairs Beat

courtesy www.appstate.edu

This architect’s rendering shows the outer appearance of the currently-under-construction Plemmons Student Union solarium.

Student union solarium addition will revive under-used area, says Arnold
Solarium slated for ‘03 completion; bookstore project to follow

Shea Kuczko - Staff Writer

Formerly idle space on the Sanford Mall side of Plemmons Student Union is in the early phases of a solarium addition, a project slated for a January 2003 completion.


 


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